MASS SCHEDULE WEEKLY EVENTS March 17/18, 2018 Give me justice, O God and plead my cause against a nation that is faithless. Rescue me from the deceitful and cunning for you O God are my strength. Ps 43 (42):1-2 Monday, March 19 - Saint Joseph spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16 / Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22 / Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a 8:00 Intentions of Jane Keefe by the family Tuesday, March 20 - Lenten Weekday Nm 21:4-9 / Jn 8:21-30 8:00 Therese A. Chabot by the family Wednesday, March 21 - Lenten Weekday Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 /Jn 8:31-42 8:00 Stevens Godbout by Currie Morris 5:00 Confession Thursday, March 22 - Lenten Weekday Gn 17:3-9 / Jn 8:51-59 8:00 Marcel Larochelle by Mary & Scott Mosher Friday, March 23 - Lenten Weekday Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop Jer 20:10-13 / Jn 10:31-42 8:00 Maurice Fortin by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mazzaglia Saturday, March 24 - Lenten Weekday Blessed Oscar Romero, Bishop and Martyr Ez 37:21-28 / Jn 11:45-56 7:15 Madeleine Pinard by the family 2:30 Confession 4:00 Parishioners of Ste. Marie Sunday, March 25 - Palm Sunday Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 / Is 50:4-7 / Phil 2:6-11 / Mk14:1--15:1-39 8:00 (Incense-free Mass) Rita Methot by Denise Methot 9:30 Intentions of Sarah Harrison by Mom & Dad 11:30 Deceased members of the Burroughs Family by the family 6:00 Reconciliation Service 1 March 19 to March 25 Monday 2:00 p.m. - HFA gym time; Gym 6:45 p.m. - Bible Study Gr.; St. Vincent rm. 7:00 p.m. - Young Adult Bible Study; Cenacle Tuesday 4:30 p.m. - HFA gym time; Gym 7:00 p.m. - Karate Class; Montminy/St. Ann H. 7:00 p.m. - Mom s Bible Study; Cenacle 7:00 p.m. - COLW prayer mtg.; Chapel Wednesday 3:00 p.m. - HFA gym time; Gym 7:00 p.m. - Inquiry/RCIA; Cenacle 7:00 p.m. - St. Vincent de Paul; St. Vincent rm. Thursday 4:30 p.m. - HFA gym time; Gym 7:00 p.m. - Choir Rehearsal; Church, St. Ann and St. Vincent rooms 7:00 p.m. - Immaculate Conception; Chapel Friday 8:00 a.m. - Day Care event; church basement 9:00 a.m. - Home School basketball; Gym 11:45 a.m. - HFA Stations; Church/Chapel 5:30 p.m. - Soup & Stations; Montminy H/Church 7:00 p.m. - Harbor of Hope; Cenacle Saturday 7:30 a.m. - St. Ignatius Exercises; Cafeteria 9:00 a.m. - Karate practice; St. Ann rm. 2:30 p.m. - Music Ministry Rehearsal; St Vincent 4:00 p.m. - FFC Comm. mtg; church basement /gym Sunday 7:00 a.m. - K of C Breakfast; Montminy H. 11:00 a.m. - Choir reh.; St. Vincent rm. 1:00 p.m. - Home School basketball; Gym Pray! Fast! Give Alms! WELCOME! HERE FOR THE FIRST TIME? We would love to have you join our community each week to celebrate Jesus Christ as Lord. Fr. Maurice Larochelle welcomes all newcomers to an introductory evening. Kindly fill in your contact information on the Welcome to Ste. Marie form found at the church entrances and place it in the collection basket during Mass or mail to the parish office address found on the front of this bulletin.
Parish Receipts Special Collections March 10/11, 2018 Offertory...15,552.73 Gen lmaintenance...1,569.00 Catholic Education...20.00 Easter Flowers...372.00 Fuel...15.00 New Year s Day...20.00 Total...$17,548.73 Thank you for your continued support! The Lord has blessed Sainte Marie with very generous parishioners. I am humbled by the generosity that has been shown. THANK YOU and may the Lord Bless you. Fr. Moe PARISH COUNCIL Tom Black David Girard Laurie Lawrence Lynn Mark Leann McCormack Jeffrey McCormack Cesar Ruiz Shawn Rouillard Lucille Fortin Diane Martineau PHP...50.00 Ash Wednesday...10.00 Catholic Home Miss...181.00 Holy Land...2.00 Black & Indian Miss...5.00 Seminarian...10.00 Thanksgiving...5.00 FINANCE COUNCIL Steve Brophy Sylvio Dupuis Jane Keefe James Kofalt Tiffany Peterson Buddy Phaneuf Donald Synborski If you wish to contact any of the above members, please call the office or email either mandy@stemariechurch.com or fern@stemariechurch.com and we will be happy to forward your question or comment. ATTENTION PARENTS of children ages 1 through 3 ~~ The Little Blessings Nursery is open for the 9:30am and 11:30am Sunday Masses each week. We are on Facebook! us, and keep track of all parish activities. Visit Sainte Marie Parish. [Note that Sainte, with an e, is NOT abbreviated.] Donnez-moi la justice ô Dieu, et plaidez ma cause contre une nation qui est infidèle. De la tromperie et la ruse me sauver, pour vous, ô Dieu est ma force. Ps 43(42):1-2 2 If you would like the Sanctuary Lamp to burn in memory or in honor of someone special, please stop by the parish office, Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm and Friday 9am - 3pm. The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week in memory of Roger Major by the Lessards Please pray this week for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life and a deeper reverence for the sanctity of marriage. If you are interested in taking the Vocation Cross, please call Jackie Bachman @ 472.9208 We are looking for people to lead the recitation of the Rosary before the weekend Masses. Please contact: atherrien@comcast.net Knights of Columbus, Council 5163 will hold a BREAKFAST Sunday, March 25, 2018 in the parish hall. The breakfast will feature: Pancakes, Ham, Sausage, Potatoes and Scrambled Eggs. $7 Adults~$3 Child under 10~$20 for a family. EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED at the ELLIOT HOSPITAL Currently the hospital is looking for a few more Eucharistic Ministers to provide communion to their Catholic patients. If you are interested, please call Donna Wright, Director of Volunteer Services at 663.2463.
Mother Rivier Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel Come to me all you who labor and are heavy burdened and I will give you rest At this time, Adorers are most needed Monday: 8am~12pm~1pm Tuesday: 1am Thursday: 12am~11am~12pm Friday: 6am~9pm Saturday: 4am~4pm~6pm~7pm Sunday: 3am~4am~4pm~10pm Partners are needed Monday: 6am Wednesday: 4pm~6pm Thursday: 10pm Friday: 3pm~6pm Saturday: 1am Hour Captains are needed 1am~6am~12pm~3pm~4pm~6pm~8pm PLEASE PRAY...That Jesus opens some hearts to heed the call for adorers to cover the above hours. Please contact Constance Vigneau @ 289.2791 and/or Richard Vigneau at @ 660.7168 Community of Living Waters Charismatic Prayer Group Tuesday, March 20, 2018 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM North American Martyrs Chapel (sacristy) All For His Glory presented by Maryann Baillargeon. Please join us for a time of worship and prayer! PARENTS, PLEASE NOTE: The Little Blessings Nursery will be closed on Easter Sunday. Have a blessed day. The Immaculate Conception Militia Prayer Cenacle Thursday evenings 7-8pm in the Ste. Marie Chapel of the North American Martyrs 378 Notre Dame Avenue Manchester, NH (side entry by rectory - elevator available) Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary and chaplet. We will pray for our country, our church and peace in the world. Everyone is welcome. 3
A Dramatic Presentation of the Mystery Play Rosary Meditation A Night of Reflection and Healing presented by: The Franciscan Mystery Players of Ste. Marie Parish Friday, March 23, 2018 Sainte Marie Church 7:30 p.m. (immediately following the Stations of the Cross) SCHOOL OF HEALING PRAYER SEMINARS New Express Style Level 3 Ste. Marie Parish, 133 Wayne St., Manchester Friday, April 13 from 6pm to 8:30pm Saturday, April 14 from 8:15am to 2:30pm Teachings include: Ministry of God s Holy Angels, Healing Addictions, Developing Listening Skills, Blessings & Curses, Praying with Faith & Authenticity, Understanding the Grieving Process, Spiritual Warfare, Understanding the Emotions. Discussion and an opportunity for individual prayer throughout the weekend. * Bring a bagged lunch. Water, coffee, tea will be provided throughout the weekend. Cost: $50 includes manual Prerequisite: Level 1 and Level 2 Please send you name address, phone and email to the above address or call 624.0091. 4 In Sympathy Lionel Duhaime Marielle Pelletier May their souls rest in the peace of the Lord. Just as Jesus died and rose again, so will the Father bring with him those who have died in Jesus. Just as in Adam all men die, so in Christ all will be made alive. ~ 1 Thessalonians 4:14 -- 1 Corinthinas 15:22
SOUP AND STATIONS Lenten Fridays (February 16 through March 23) here at Sainte Marie Church. Meatless Soup will be served in Montminy Hall from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be held in the church beginning at 7:00 pm. All are welcome. AN INVITATION TO ALL WOMEN WOMEN of MARY Saturday, April 7, 2018 Ste. Marie Church 8:00 a.m (immediately following 7:15 a.m. Mass) Taking Off the Mask presented by: Jennifer Girard Please join us to hear this beautiful witness how the Eucharist and Mary broke down the walls of fear and shame to a place where it is well with my soul. All women are welcome! Individual prayer will be made available by Sainte Marie Healing Prayer Ministry immediately following the meeting for those who wish prayer for personal needs. 7:15 am Mass in Church Followed by Gathering and Light Breakfast Served from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Church Basement. Donation: $5.00 (Mass is often held in the Chapel-please enter the church through the side door [near the rectory]) PLEASE JOIN US AND BRING A FRIEND 5 PARISH OUTREACH PHP (People Helping People) The mission of the group is to provide emergency monetary assistance to those who cannot meet the basic needs of life. This outreach ministry only serves registered parishioners of Ste. Marie. The committee has been in existence since 1994 and over the years has helped many fellow parishioners in financial emergencies. The committee is currently seeking new members to join them. If you are interested in joining, please contact the parish office at (603) 622.4615 with your name, address, phone number and email address and someone from the committee will contact you with additional details. MASS in support of those suffering from INFERTILITY, MISCARRIAGE OR LOSS with Bishop Libasci All are welcome to attend this celebration in prayerful support of those suffering from infertility or pregnancy related loss. St. Joseph Cathedral Chapel, April 24, 2018 at 6pm. Lite refreshments will follow. Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened and I will give you rest Mt. 11:28
This new tool we re using lets you choose what info you d like to receive - via email or text message - from the various ministries and groups in our church. You can unsubscribe any time. There are 2 easy ways to connect, pick one: Visit our church at: flocknote.com/stemarieparish...or... Text HolyMary_ to 84576 from your phone to subscribe to updates Text STOP 84576 to stop txt notifications at any time. Text HELP for help. There is no charge for this service, but your carrier message and data rates may apply. View privacy policy and conditions at www.flocknote.com/txt. - - - - - - Registration is open! Space is limited to 65 students. 46 tickets are taken. Register online at stemarieyouthministry.org - - TEEN BIBLE STUDY Join us Thursday evenings at the home of Rich and Jennifer Girard! 6:30-8:30pm - open to all High School Students Call Mrs. Girard at 624-5668 for details & directions
- - Baptism Preparation If you are expecting your first child and plan on baptism at Ste. Marie, please call our office @ 624-1509 to register. Pregnancy is a great time to begin your preparation! Call our office or email with any questions. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2018 ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Visit www.stemariechildrensministry.org Dates: Mon., Aug. 6 to Fri., Aug. 10 Who is this for? Children ages 5 thru grade 6 Time: 9am to 12pm Location: Montminy Hall Cost: $20 per student/cap of $70 per family (Scholarships available upon request) Theme: Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus! VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! AGES 7-12 GRADE WELCOME! See the bulletin for Student/Volunteer Registration form or register online on the VBS page!